His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Sorry Not Sorry
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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Oh-woah
Sorry, not sorry, don't mind me
I'm livin' the dream, livin' the dream, yeah
Came from nothin', whoever thought that we would be
Livin' the dream? Livin' the dream, yeah
Another one
DJ Khaled
Hear ye, hear ye, only kings stand near me
Silicon Valley money mixed with Henny, that's Effendi
Half a century almost, sliced the green like a lawnmower
'Til we all on, never fall off, hear a boss talk
You don't hear me? That's your loss
Winner in life, fuck a coin toss
I'm coin-based, basically cryptocurrency Scarface
Join us, there's gotta be more of us
I'm from the ghetto, what location? Two seconds from the Devil
I live heavenly in Cabo, with a Mexican sombrero
Drink heavily, health is wealth (health is wealth)
Look at wealthy me, wipe your nose, HSTRY my type of clothes
Miss me with the hate, helped so many people get cake
Whips and cream for the crew, no other weed, that thing faster
The time I spit this, I started some other business (some other business)
Came from the pitchin' (came from the pitchin')', 'caine in the kitchen
Dangerous missions, wastin' your time if you want my forgiveness (forgiveness)
Sorry, not sorry, don't mind me
I'm livin' the dream, livin' the dream, yeah
Came from nothin', whoever thought that we would be
Livin' the dream? Livin' the dream, yeah
Sorry, that's another B
Haters still ain't recover from the other B
Mmm, that's a double B
Nah, that's a triple B, can't forget 'bout the other Bey (hey)
It's the white gloves for me
Hater know not to touch me, I'm with the fuckery (fuck with me)
Humbly (humbly), nah, respectfully
I'm a project baby, fuck y'all expect from me? (Technically)
'Merica's disrespect for me
You killed Christ, you created religion, unexpectedly
Circular ice on Japanese whiskey, on my mezzanine
Overlookin' the City of Angels, the angel invested in things
Unprecedented run (facts)
Everybody's gettin' bands, we just dance to different drums
I like who I've become
Intermittin' fastin', but these mil's, I'm not missin' none, sorry
Sorry, not sorry, don't mind me
I'm livin' the dream, livin' the dream, yeah
Came from nothin', whoever thought that we would be
Livin' the dream? Livin' the dream, yeah
La-la, la-la, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh)
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh)
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
La, la, la-la
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)
The song "Sorry Not Sorry" by DJ Khaled ft. Nas, JAY-Z, James Fauntleroy, and Harmonies by The Hive is an anthem of financial success and contentment despite criticisms and negativity from others. The lyrics reflect on the artists' humble beginnings and how they have turned their lives around to live the life they have always dreamed of. They celebrate their achievements and their ability to make a difference in other people's lives.
The opening lines of the song, "Sorry, not sorry, don't mind me, I'm livin' the dream," set the tone for the entire song. The artists are unapologetically proud of their success and refuse to let anyone's negativity bring them down. The chorus constantly reiterates "I'm livin' the dream," which serves as a reminder that success is possible even when it may seem impossible.
Nas and JAY-Z's verses address their current success and the struggles they faced to get to where they are now. They also mention the impact they have had on their communities and the importance of using their platform to make a difference. James Fauntleroy's vocals add a melodic touch to the song, while The Hive's harmonies add soulful depth to the chorus.
Overall, "Sorry Not Sorry" is a powerful song that champions self-confidence and perseverance in the face of adversity. It serves as a reminder that hard work and determination can pay off, even when the odds are against you.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry, not sorry, don't mind me
I have no apologies to make, don't pay attention to me
I'm livin' the dream, livin' the dream, yeah
I am living the life I've always dreamt of
Came from nothin', whoever thought that we would be
We came from very humble beginnings, who would have thought we would be where we are now
Hear ye, hear ye, only kings stand near me
Only those who are of great worth and have achieved a high status can be in my presence
Silicon Valley money mixed with Henny, that's Effendi
I've made a lot of money from the technology industry combined with my love for cognac
Half a century almost, sliced the green like a lawnmower
I've been in the game for almost 50 years and have made a lot of money
'Til we all on, never fall off, hear a boss talk
We will all succeed together and never fail, listen to what a boss has to say
You don't hear me? That's your loss
If you don't listen to what I'm saying, you're missing out
Winner in life, fuck a coin toss
I always come out on top, I don't leave anything up to chance
I'm coin-based, basically cryptocurrency Scarface
I've made a lot of money from cryptocurrency, just like Scarface made his money from drugs
Join us, there's gotta be more of us
Come join our team, we need more people like us
I'm from the ghetto, what location? Two seconds from the Devil
I'm from a rough neighborhood, so close to the bad side of town
I live heavenly in Cabo, with a Mexican sombrero
I live a luxurious life in Cabo, wearing a traditional Mexican hat
Drink heavily, health is wealth (health is wealth)
I drink a lot, but I also value my health very highly
Look at wealthy me, wipe your nose, HSTRY my type of clothes
Look at how rich I am, wipe your nose because you're not even close to me, I wear clothes from my own clothing line HSTRY
Miss me with the hate, helped so many people get cake
Don't hate on me, I've helped a lot of people get wealthy too
Whips and cream for the crew, no other weed, that thing faster
I have fancy cars and desserts for my team, and no other weed is as good as what I have
The time I spit this, I started some other business (some other business)
While I'm rapping right now, I'm also working on another business venture
Came from the pitchin' (came from the pitchin')', 'caine in the kitchen
I used to sell drugs on the streets, and also used to have cocaine in my kitchen
Dangerous missions, wastin' your time if you want my forgiveness (forgiveness)
I've been on many dangerous missions, and you're wasting your time if you want me to forgive you
Sorry, that's another B
Sorry, but that's another billion dollars
Haters still ain't recover from the other B
My haters are still trying to cope with the fact that I made another billion dollars
Mmm, that's a double B
That's not just one billion, that's two billion dollars
Nah, that's a triple B, can't forget 'bout the other Bey (hey)
Actually, that's not two billions, that's three billions, and we can't forget about Beyoncé, who also has three billions
It's the white gloves for me
Wearing white gloves is a symbol of my luxury and status
Hater know not to touch me, I'm with the fuckery (fuck with me)
My enemies know not to mess with me, I'm not afraid to fight back
Humbly (humbly), nah, respectfully
I'm not just being humble, I'm respectfully stating the truth
I'm a project baby, fuck y'all expect from me? (Technically)
I grew up in a low-income housing project, so what do you expect from me? (Actually)
'Merica's disrespect for me
America doesn't give me the respect I deserve
You killed Christ, you created religion, unexpectedly
You crucified Jesus yet you created a religion in his name, surprisingly
Circular ice on Japanese whiskey, on my mezzanine
I have round ice cubes in my Japanese whiskey, on the balcony of my mansion
Overlookin' the City of Angels, the angel invested in things
I have a view of Los Angeles from my mansion, and I've invested in many different businesses
Unprecedented run (facts)
I'm having an amazing run of success (it's a fact)
Everybody's gettin' bands, we just dance to different drums
Everyone is making money, but we have different styles
I like who I've become
I'm proud of the person I've become
Intermittin' fastin', but these mil's, I'm not missin' none, sorry
I'm practicing intermittent fasting, but I'm not missing out on any money, sorry
La-la, la-la, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh)
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh)
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
La, la, la-la
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
La, la, la-la (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)
Vocalization to end the song with a catchy melody
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, James Edward II Fauntleroy, Kevin Cossom, Khaled Khaled, Nasir Jones, Nicholas M. Warwar, Shawn C. Carter, Tarik Azzous
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrewp.stewart4585
Let’s just take a moment to appreciate Nas and Jay-Z while they’re still here, ladies and gentlemen.
@sisterkim313king6
Amen
God bless us all
@tierybodas408
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h006-5wn_gI
@Mxlvyn
Yesss
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@sisterkim313king6 exactly let's appreciate them let's not wait until they leave us to act like we really appreciated them I'm glad I still get to listen.
@musiclover-cn7tb
I always did although I was a Nas fan first it took me a few years to become a Jay fan but I eventually did.
@RandyWimbley
Jay and Nas. Nas and Jay. Seeing them mouth each other's rhymes. Seeing them at the same table. So necessary. So gratifying.
@kenniethnelson
Grown man shit
@lybranmusic7711
Yow ur vision is on a different level. Wow!
@deontemeriwether
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